Our Typical Meeting

On March 3, 2017, we held our first meeting.  Since that time, our meetings have evolved into a series of activities, all of which have provided much fun and enjoyment for about 90 minutes each month (not counting preparation time, of course).  The following list of activities make up our meetings agenda:

1.  WELCOME:  As people arrive for the scheduled meeting, it's always fun and interesting to hear remarks about Sherlock Holmes, Watson, Mrs. Hudson, and anyone else connected to the Canon.  It could be something someone heard or saw in the media, but whatever it is, it's always welcome.

2.  BRIEF INTRODUCTIONS:  We feel it's important to give all attendees the opportunity to say who they are and where they are from. Although we encourage introductions to be short, attendees may add more information if they would like to.

3.  TOASTS:  Members volunteer to present a toast to Sherlock Holmes, Watson, Conan Doyle, or just about any other character. As to its length, according to Steve M, anything over a page in length is a speech, not a toast.

4.  SHERLOCKIAN SHOW AND TELL:  This part of the meeting is reserved for collectors who wish to brag about the SH stuff they have collected over the years.

5.  CANONICAL OBSERVATIONS:  Five minutes of facts relevant to the Canon, presented to amaze and amuse members present. Members must volunteer to present Canonical Observations, and these CANNOT be about the story to be discussed.

6.  PERFORM A PLAY:  Members sign up in advance to read a part in a one-act play based on Sherlock Holmes. It may be an interview with a Character in one of the stories, or the entire story itself.

7.  LIMERICKS:  Anyone with a short limerick may present it at this time.  There is no limit to the number of limericks you may hear, but each one must be SHORT.

8.  STORY DISCUSSION:  This is where Sherlockians engage in intensive discussion and activity on a particular Story from the Canon. Discussion might include character descriptions, plot twists, intentions of the author, and other literary facets relative to the story of the m,onth.

9.  ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PLANS FOR THE NEXT MEETING:  Just before ending the meeting, everyone is offered the opportunity to make any announcements of upcoming events. Then, it's Adios Amigo!